my father is 80 years old, recently he is feeling dizzy suddenly when he is walking, he is feeling that he may fall, we have done his MRI brain which is normal, his BP is 150/90 and Blood Sugar is normal. Please let me know what will be the cause of his dizziness and treatment. Thank You,
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The most common ENT cause for dizziness is BPPV, this is a condition of inner ear wherein there is dislodgement of the otoliths (small stone like things present in the semicircular canals of the inner ear) into the semicircular canal causing dizziness. Usually this lasts for few seconds to few minutes and it is noticed on getting up from the bed or rolling over on the bed.

The second most common cause is cervical vertigo secondary to cervical spondylosis. It so happens that the blood vessels passing through the vertebra gets compressed on turning the head/bending forward, leading to reduced supply of blood to the brain and causing dizziness.

Irregular heartbeats also known as arrhythmia can also cause dizziness because of improper blood supply to the brain.

The best approach is to manage the dizziness symptomatically with Betahistine (vertin), vitamin B-complex and domperidone (to reduce vomiting).In case the symptoms persist, do consult a physician for detailed evaluation.I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.Wishing you good health.Regards.Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Hello Doctor,
Thank you for your response, yesterday as per your advice I started giving Tab.Vertin 16 and Cap. Becosules after food to my father, but after taking first dose of Tab.Vertin 16 he started getting more dizzy and uncomfortable, so I have not given him second dose. Kindly advice future action and treatment.
Thanking You & request for early reply. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Praveen Tayal 13 minutes later

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Hello.Thanks for writing again.Vertin and Becosule will help in reducing the symptoms but it will take at least 5-7 days for the medicines to show an effect. You need to continue with the medicine and also consult a physician for a physical examination to rule out any cardiac and other causes. Taking methylcobalamin can also help him.Hope my answer is helpful.Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.Regards